Full Time Traffic Survey Jobs (NOW HIRING)

DESCRIPTION Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, August 4, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Tuesday, September 1, 2026. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Under immediate supervision, performs routine surveying work on a survey crew; provides surveying support using various types of survey equipment; expedites survey progress by selecting suitable positions for intermediate instrument points; sets out and removes traffic warning flags and barrier cones; clears obstacles from line of survey as directed; operates survey instruments; sets/marks grade stakes, hubs, turning points and recovers survey monuments; performs construction staking, design surveys, monitoring surveys, monument perpetuation and other types of surveys; makes survey calculations, sketches, and field notes; downloads, processes, and uploads survey data; uses other survey equipment or CAD/computer programs; cleans and cares for instruments, tools, vehicles and office spaces; Operates City Vehicles incidental to primary assignment; and performs other related duties as required. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE Applicants must meet the requirements of Option A or Option B: Option A: Six months of paid, full-time equivalent work experience on a survey party engaged in land surveying and/ or civil engineering and six or more units of coursework in land surveying or other related coursework such as civil engineering, geology/earth science, construction management, or Geographic Information System (GIS) (proof required)*.

OR Option B: Any combination of the aforementioned experience or education totaling one year (proof required)*. *Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form.

Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of basic survey methods and terms, engineering terms and aptitude, computer programs, and mathematical computations, such as geometry and trigonometry; Ability and willingness to work in and around heavy traffic and construction sites; Ability to pass a TSA background check sufficient to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) and/or Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge within the probationary period; Ability to perform the physical labor involved in surveying.

This includes repetitive or continuous stooping, twisting, kneeling, walking, standing, lifting/carrying 25 lbs, outside in mild to harsh weather conditions. Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. A valid driver's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection interview.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with preliminary, topographic, construction, boundary and control surveys. Familiarity with total stations, data collectors, computers, and computer applications such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Trimble Business Center, MicroStation/InRoads, or other related software, global positioning system (GPS) receivers, construction staking, design surveys, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and other surveying systems are desired for some positions. Possession of California Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) or California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

SELECTION PROCEDURE EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying Written Exam.............................................................................................................100% A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed.

In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified. In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans who successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score

(A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.) This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences. If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008

EQUITY AND INCLUSION The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners.

We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer.

If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008

If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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